Global Models, Indian Realities: A Comparative Juridical Analysis Of Sex Work Decriminalization Models And Their Viability For India
- IJLLR Journal
- Oct 21
- 1 min read
Surabhi Singh, Assistant Professor at DD College, Dehradun
ABSTRACT
There is always the lens of moral ethics whenever sex work is discussed. In a country like India, to rationally analyze sex work, it is important that such lens is discarded in favor of legal thinking and economic welfare of the citizens. Sex work is a complex enigma which is riddled with its own set of challenges, ambiguities and inconsistencies. Prostitution stands at an ambiguous ground in India where it is not illegal per say, however, certain activities related to it are punishable. No singular model exists in India for sex work making it a much unregulated practice prone to exploitation. The contemporary society views commercialization of women’s body as taboo. This paper focuses on the legal and social challenges that have plagued the sex workers of India. The paper further makes a comparative analysis with existing Netherlands models where sex work is decriminalized and the Nordic model where demand is criminalized. This paper compares different models and presents the author’s views regarding legalization of sex work and the model to be adopted. The article does not take a definitive stand and instead focuses on provided different views on the issue.
Keywords: The Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, sex work, sex worker, criminalization of sex work, decriminalization of sex work, Nordic model, Netherlands model.
